JP7312623B2 - Bath agent preparation set and bath agent preparation method - Google Patents

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a bath agent-producing set and a bath agent-producing method for producing a bath agent.

Patent Document 1 described later discloses an effervescent powder bath agent in which a container containing a first agent containing sodium carbonate as a main ingredient and a second agent containing citric acid or the like as a main ingredient in a separated state via a water-soluble partition is put into warm water so that the water-soluble partition dissolves in the warm water, the first agent and the second agent are mixed, and the mixing causes a foaming reaction.

The above-mentioned foaming powder bath agent is mainly intended to cause foaming by putting a container in which the first agent and the second agent are separately accommodated into hot water to cause foaming, so it is difficult to provide the user with other pleasures and amusement.

Registered Utility Model No. 3036443

The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a bath additive making set and a bath additive making method that can provide the user with the enjoyment and interest of making a bath additive, as well as the enjoyment and interest of changing the state during the making of the bath additive.

One aspect of the bath agent preparation set according to the present invention comprises a first agent that contains a thickener and a foaming agent and is capable of producing a viscous substance in which the viscosity of a target liquid is increased by the thickener, and a second agent that contains a foaming accelerator and is capable of foaming and expanding the viscous substance through a reaction between the foaming accelerator and the viscous substance to produce a foamed bath agent. The bath agent making method according to the present invention corresponding to this bath agent making set comprises the steps of mixing the above-mentioned first agent with a target liquid to produce a viscous material, and mixing the above-mentioned second agent with the viscous agent to produce a foamy bath agent.

One aspect of the bath agent preparation set according to the present invention comprises, in addition to the above-mentioned first agent and second agent, a third agent including a second thickener capable of further increasing the viscosity of the viscous substance produced using the above-mentioned first agent. The bath agent preparation method according to the present invention corresponding to this bath agent preparation set comprises the steps of: mixing the first agent described above with a target liquid to generate a viscous substance; mixing the third agent described above with the viscous substance to generate a second viscous substance having a higher viscosity than the viscous substance; and mixing the second agent described above with the second viscous substance to generate a foamy bath agent.

According to the bath agent making set and the bath agent making method according to the present invention, in addition to the enjoyment and fun of making bath agents, it is possible to provide the user with enjoyment and interest due to changes in the state during making.

FIG. 1(A) is an explanatory diagram of the components of the first agent, FIG. 1(B) is an explanatory diagram of the components of the second agent, and FIG. 1(C) is an explanatory diagram of the components of the third agent. FIGS. 2(A) to 2(D) are explanatory diagrams of a method for producing a foamy bath agent using the first agent and the second agent. FIGS. 3(A) to 3(D) are explanatory diagrams of a method for producing a foamy bath agent using the first agent, second agent and third agent.

The bath agent preparation set according to the present invention comprises a first agent X that contains a thickener and a foaming agent and is capable of producing a viscous substance in which the viscosity of a target liquid is increased by the thickener, and a second agent Y that contains a foaming accelerator and is capable of foaming and expanding the viscous substance through a reaction between the foaming accelerator and the viscous substance to produce a foamy bath agent (see FIGS. 1(A) and 1(B)). The bath agent preparation method according to the present invention corresponding to this bath agent set includes the steps of mixing the above-described first agent X with a target liquid to produce a viscous substance, and mixing the above-mentioned second agent Y with the above-described viscous agent to produce a foamy bath agent (see FIG. 2).

In addition to the above-mentioned first agent X and second agent Y, the bath agent preparation set according to the present invention includes a third agent Z containing a second thickener capable of further increasing the viscosity of the viscous material produced using the above-described first agent X (see FIGS. 1(A) to 1(C)). The bath agent preparation method according to the present invention corresponding to this bath agent set comprises the steps of: mixing the first agent X described above with a target liquid to generate a viscous substance; mixing the third agent Z described above with the viscous substance to generate a second viscous substance having a higher viscosity than the viscous substance; and mixing the second agent Y described above with the second viscous substance to generate a foamy bath agent (see FIG. 3).

That is, the bath agent-producing set and the bath agent-producing method according to the present invention include (1) a set and method capable of producing an intended foamy bath agent using the first agent X and the second agent Y, and (2) a set and method capable of producing an intended foamy bath agent using the first agent X, the second agent Y, and the third agent Z.

Hereinafter, the bath agent preparation set and the bath agent preparation method to which the present invention is applied will be specifically described.

《Target liquid》
Since the foaming bath agent is generally prepared before or during bathing, the target liquid is generally room temperature tap water or warmed tap water (including room temperature water or warm water in a bathtub). The first agent X, the second agent Y, and the third agent Z may be powdery, granular, or liquid. However, considering that children will be making foamy bath salts, it is preferable that the first agent X, the second agent Y, and the third agent Z be powdery or granular, which is easy to handle during production.

《Package of bath agent making set》
The package of the bath agent preparation set includes a package in which a bag in which the first agent X is enclosed and a bag in which the second agent Y is enclosed are housed in a special box or the like, and a package in which a bag in which the first agent X is enclosed, a bag in which the second agent Y is enclosed, and a bag in which the third agent Z is enclosed are housed in a special box or the like. In addition, in order to save the trouble of separately preparing a preparation tool necessary for preparing a foamy bath agent, it is preferable to attach a preparation tool described later or an equivalent to each package.

<<Components of the first agent X: Fig. 1 (A)>>
The components of the first agent X are preferably the thickener, the foaming agent, the binder and the colorant exemplified in X1, and the blending ratio (% by mass) of each is as exemplified in X1. The first agent X may be one containing no coloring agent as exemplified in X2, or one with an increased blending ratio (% by mass) of a thickener as exemplified in X3 to X5.

The thickener is not particularly limited as long as it can increase the viscosity of the target liquid, but is preferably at least one selected from sodium polyacrylate, agarose, gelatin, cellulose, carboxyvinyl polymer, starch, glycogen, pectin, carrageenan, and xanthan gum, more preferably sodium polyacrylate.

The foaming agent is not particularly limited as long as the foaming accelerator in the second agent Y and the water in the viscous material generated using the first agent X react with each other to foam and expand the viscous material.

The binder is not particularly limited as long as it can maintain the state of the viscous substance produced using the first agent X and the state of the foam bath agent produced using the second agent Y, but is preferably at least one selected from dextrin, sucrose, glucose, maltose, sorbitol, xylitol and sodium glutamate, more preferably dextrin.

The coloring agent is for coloring the viscous material produced using the first agent X and the foamy bath additive produced using the second agent Y, and a known coloring agent (synthetic coloring agent or natural coloring agent) can be appropriately used depending on the desired color. For example, Acid Red 52 (Red No. 106) can be exemplified as a coloring agent for applying red coloring, and FD&C Yellow No. 1 as a coloring agent for applying yellow coloring. 5 (yellow No. 4), and FD&C Blue No. 5 (Yellow No. 4) can be exemplified as a coloring agent for blue coloring. 1 (Blue No. 1) can be exemplified. Of course, the same color system or a colorant other than those listed above may be used, and it is also possible to use a different color system colorant.

Incidentally, among X1 to X5 illustrated in FIG. 1(A), X2 is useful when the viscous material produced using the first agent X and the foamy bath agent produced using the second agent Y are not colored. Also, X3 to X5 are useful when the viscosity of the viscous material produced using the first agent X does not reach the desired viscosity.

<<Ingredients of Second Agent Y: Fig. 1 (B)>>
The components of the second agent Y are preferably the foaming accelerator, warm bath effect agent and aromatic agent exemplified in Y1, and the blending ratio (% by mass) of each is as shown in Y1. As the second agent Y, it is possible to use one containing no aromatic agent as exemplified in Y2, or one in which the blending ratio (% by mass) of the foaming accelerator is increased or decreased as exemplified in Y3 and Y4.

The foaming accelerator is not particularly limited as long as it can foam and expand the viscous material produced by using the first agent X by reacting with the viscous material, but preferably at least one selected from organic acids such as citric acid, succinic acid, fumaric acid, malic acid, maleic acid, tartaric acid, and lactic acid, and more preferably citric acid.

The warm bath effect agent is not particularly limited as long as the warm bath effect can be expected, but preferably at least one selected from sodium sulfate, magnesium sulfate, sodium carbonate, sodium hydrogen carbonate, calcium carbonate and sodium chloride, more preferably sodium sulfate.

The aromatic agent is used to add fragrance to the foamy bath salt produced using the second agent Y, and a known aromatic agent (synthetic fragrance or natural fragrance) can be appropriately used depending on the desired fragrance. For example, linalool and α-terpineol can be exemplified as aromatic agents when applying a freesia-based fragrance, bisabolol oxide can be exemplified as an aromatic agent when applying a chamomile (chamomile)-based fragrance, and β-caryophyllene can be exemplified as an aromatic agent when applying a forest-based fragrance. Of course, it is possible to use the same fragrance system or fragrances other than those mentioned above, and it is also possible to use fragrances of different fragrance systems.

Incidentally, among Y1 to Y4 illustrated in FIG. 1(B), Y2 is useful when the foamy bath salt produced using the second agent Y is not scented. Moreover, Y3 and Y4 are useful when changing the degree of foaming and swelling of the foamy bath agent produced using the second agent Y.

<<Components of the third agent Z: Fig. 1(C)>>
The components of the third agent Z are preferably the thickener, the foaming agent and the binder exemplified in Z1, and the blending ratio (% by mass) of each is as exemplified in Z1. As the third agent Z, it is also possible to use those in which the blending ratio (% by mass) of the thickener is decreased or increased, as exemplified in Z2 to Z4.

The thickener is preferably at least one selected from sodium polyacrylate, agarose, gelatin, cellulose, carboxyvinyl polymer, starch, glycogen, pectin, carrageenan, and xanthan gum, more preferably sodium polyacrylate, like the thickener of the first agent X.

The foaming agent, like the foaming agent of the first agent X, is preferably at least one selected from carbonates or hydrogencarbonates such as sodium carbonate, sodium hydrogencarbonate, sodium sesquicarbonate, potassium hydrogencarbonate, calcium hydrogencarbonate, and ammonium hydrogencarbonate, more preferably sodium carbonate.

The binding agent is preferably at least one selected from dextrin, sucrose, glucose, maltose, sorbitol, xylitol and sodium glutamate, more preferably dextrin, like the binding agent of the first agent X.

Incidentally, Z1 to Z4 exemplified in FIG. 1(C) are useful when the viscosity of the viscous material produced using the first agent X is increased to the desired viscosity, and Z2 to Z4 are useful when changing the viscosity of the increased viscous material.

<<Method of making foamy bath agent using first agent X and second agent Y: Fig. 2>>
For the sake of convenience, X1 exemplified in FIG. 1A will be described as the first agent X and Y1 exemplified in FIG. As described above, if the package of the set for preparing the bathing agent is provided with the container 11 and the stirring rod 14, these are used.

Then, the target liquid 12 is placed in the container 11, the bag 13 containing the first agent X is opened, and the first agent X is added to the target liquid 12 (see FIG. 2A). This mixing increases the viscosity of the target liquid 12 and produces a colored viscous substance 12-1.

Subsequently, the bag 15 containing the second agent Y is opened and the second agent Y is added to the viscous material 12-1 (see FIG. 2(C)). By this mixing, the viscous material 12-1 foams and expands, and a colored and fragrant foamed bath agent 12-2 is produced.

Here, in order to further clarify the method for producing the aforementioned foamy bath agent,
・The first agent X is X1 illustrated in FIG. 1(A)
・Thickening agent is sodium polyacrylate ・Foaming agent is sodium carbonate ・Binder is dextrin ・Coloring agent is Acid Red 52 (Red No. 106)
・The second agent Y is Y1 illustrated in FIG. 1(B)
・Foaming accelerator is citric acid ・Warm bath agent is sodium sulfate ・Fragrance is linalool (freesia scent)
The method for producing a foamy bath agent will be described more specifically with reference to the case of (1).

A container 11 is filled with 50 milliliters of room temperature tap water as a target liquid 12, 10 grams of a first agent X1 is added, and stirring is continued until the viscosity increase substantially stops to produce a viscous substance 12-1 colored red. The stirring time is generally 30 to 60 seconds, depending on the method of stirring. By the way, the viscous material 12-1 is a so-called slime-like material that is thick and sticky as a whole.

Then, 10 g of the second agent Y1 is added to the viscous material 12-1, and stirring is continued until the expansion due to foaming is substantially stopped to produce a foamy bath additive 12-2 with a freesia fragrance. The stirring time is generally 30 to 60 seconds, depending on the method of stirring. The expansion due to bubbling here is due to carbon dioxide gas generated by the reaction between the citric acid in the second agent Y1 and the viscous substance 12-1, and the viscous substance 12-1 gradually expands due to bubbles of carbon dioxide generated inside. Depending on the method of agitation, the volume of the foamy bath agent 12-2 expands approximately three to six times the volume of the viscous material 12-1. By the way, the foamy bath agent 12-2 has lost its stickiness as a whole and contains a large number of air bubbles, making it plump.

The produced foamy bath agent 12-2 is put into hot water (heated tap water, preferably 150 to 200 liters) in a bathtub for use. In other words, by properly stirring the foamy bath agent 12-2 thrown into the hot water in the bathtub, the user can enjoy the appearance of the foamy bathing agent 12-2 floating on the surface of the water changing and the appearance of the foamy bath agent 12-2 gradually dissolving in the warm water. If the viscous material 12-1 is put into the hot water in the bathtub as it is, it takes time to dissolve in the hot water, but if the foamy bath agent 12-2 is put into the hot water in the bathtub as it is, it does not take much time to dissolve in the hot water.

<<Method of making foamy bath agent using first agent X, second agent Y, and third agent Z: Fig. 3>>
For the sake of convenience, X1 exemplified in FIG. 1A is the first agent X, Y1 exemplified in FIG. 1B is the second agent Y, and Z1 exemplified in FIG. As described above, if the package of the set for preparing the bathing agent is provided with the container 11 and the stirring rod 14, these are used.

Then, the target liquid 12 is placed in the container 11, the bag 13 containing the first agent X is opened, and the first agent X is added to the target liquid 12 (see FIG. 3A). This mixing increases the viscosity of the target liquid 12 and produces a colored viscous substance 12-1.

Subsequently, the bag 16 containing the third agent Z is opened and the third agent Z is added to the viscous material 12-1 (see FIG. 3(C)). This mixing further increases the viscosity of the viscous material 12-1 and produces a colored second viscous material 12-1'. Since the second agent Z is added after the first agent X is added in this manner, the viscosity can be increased step by step, and even small children can easily mix by stirring.

Subsequently, the bag 15 containing the second agent Y is opened and the second agent Y is put into the second viscous material 12-1' (see FIG. 3(E)). By this mixing, the second viscous substance 12-1' foams and expands, and a colored and fragrant foamed bath agent 12-2 is produced.

Here, in order to further clarify the method for producing the aforementioned foamy bath agent,
・The first agent X is X1 illustrated in FIG. 1(A)
・Thickening agent is sodium polyacrylate ・Foaming agent is sodium carbonate ・Binder is dextrin ・Coloring agent is Acid Red 52 (Red No. 106)
・The third agent Z is Z1 illustrated in FIG. 1(C)
・Thickening agent is sodium polyacrylate ・Foaming agent is sodium carbonate ・Binder is dextrin ・Second agent Y is Y1 illustrated in FIG. 1(B)
・Foaming accelerator is citric acid ・Warm bath agent is sodium sulfate ・Fragrance is linalool (freesia scent)
The method for producing a foamy bath agent will be described more specifically with reference to the case of (1).

A container 11 is filled with 50 milliliters of room temperature tap water as a target liquid 12, 10 grams of a first agent X1 is added, and stirring is continued until the viscosity increase substantially stops to produce a viscous substance 12-1 colored red. The stirring time is generally 30 to 60 seconds, depending on the method of stirring. By the way, the viscous material 12-1 is a so-called slime-like material that is thick and sticky as a whole.

Then, 5 grams of the third agent Z1 is added to the viscous material 12-1, and stirring is continued until the viscosity increase substantially stops to produce a second viscous material 12-1' with a reddish color. The stirring time is generally 30 to 60 seconds, depending on the method of stirring. Incidentally, the second viscous substance 12-1' is thick and sticky as a whole, a so-called slime-like substance, and its viscosity is higher than that of the viscous substance 12-1.

Then, 10 g of the second agent Y1 is added to the second viscous material 12-1', and stirring is continued until expansion due to foaming is substantially stopped to produce a foamy bath agent 12-2 with a freesia fragrance. The stirring time is 30 to 60 seconds depending on the method of stirring. The expansion due to bubbling here is due to the carbon dioxide generated by the reaction between the citric acid in the second agent Y1 and the second viscous substance 12-1 ', and the second viscous substance 12-1 ' gradually expands due to the carbon dioxide gas bubbles generated inside. Depending on the method of stirring, the volume of the foamy bath agent 12-2 expands approximately three to six times the volume of the second viscous material 12-1'. By the way, the foamy bath agent 12-2 has lost its stickiness as a whole and contains a large number of air bubbles, making it plump.

The produced foamy bath agent 12-2 is put into hot water (heated tap water, preferably 150 to 200 liters) in a bathtub for use. In other words, by properly stirring the foamy bath agent 12-2 thrown into the hot water in the bathtub, the user can enjoy the appearance of the foamy bathing agent 12-2 floating on the surface of the water changing and the appearance of the foamy bath agent 12-2 gradually dissolving in the warm water.

<<Differences between the method for producing a foamy bath agent using the first agent X and the second agent Y (Fig. 2) and the method for producing a foamy bath agent using the first agent X, the second agent Y, and the third agent Z (Fig. 3)>>
The above-described method for producing a foamy bath agent using the first agent X and the second agent Y is suitable for producing the viscous substance 12-1 with the desired viscosity using the first agent X alone. On the other hand, the method of producing a foamy bath salt using the first agent X, the second agent Y, and the third agent Z is suitable for producing the second viscous substance 12-1′ having a desired viscosity by sequentially using the first agent X and the third agent Z to increase the viscosity stepwise.

That is, since the former production method uses only the first agent X to produce the viscous material 12-1 having the desired viscosity, it has the advantage of being able to produce the desired foamy bath agent 12-2 in a short time and easily compared to the latter production method. On the other hand, the latter preparation method uses the first agent X and the third agent Z in order to increase the viscosity step by step, so although it takes a little longer than the former preparation method, it has the advantage of enjoying the stepwise increase in viscosity of the viscous materials (12-1 and 12-1').

<<Main Effects Obtained by the Bath Salt Preparation Set and the Bath Salt Preparation Method>>
According to the above-described bath agent making set and bath agent making method, in addition to the enjoyment and fun of making the foamy bath agent 12-2, it is possible to provide the user with enjoyment and interest based on the change in state during making, that is, the increase in the viscosity of the target liquid 12 and the expansion of the viscous substance 12-1 and the second viscous substance 12-1' due to foaming.

Further, according to the bath agent preparation set and the bath agent preparation method including the first agent X and the second agent Y, the desired foamed bath agent 12-2 can be easily prepared in a relatively short time. On the other hand, according to the bath additive preparation set and the bath additive preparation method including the first agent X, the second agent Y, and the third agent Z, it is possible to enjoy the state in which the viscosity of the viscous substances (12-1 and 12-1') increases step by step.

<<Supplementary information on the bath agent preparation set and bath agent production method>>
(M1) The warm bath agent is contained in the second agent Y as an example, but when the first agent X and the second agent Y are used, the warm bath agent may be contained in the first agent X or may be separately contained in both the first agent X and the second agent Y. When the third agent Z is used together, the warm bath agent may be contained in the third agent Z, or may be contained in the first agent X, or may be divided into two or three of the first agent X, the second agent Y, and the third agent Z.

(M2) Although the coloring agent is contained in the first agent X as an example, when the first agent X and the second agent Y are used, the coloring agent may be contained in the second agent Y or may be contained in both the first agent X and the second agent Y separately. When the third agent Z is used together, the colorant may be contained in the third agent Z, may be contained in the second agent Y, or may be divided into two or three of the first agent X, the second agent Y, and the third agent Z.

(M3) The aromatic agent is included in the second agent Y as an example, but when the first agent X and the second agent Y are used, the aromatic agent may be included in the first agent X or may be included in both the first agent X and the second agent Y separately. When the third agent Z is used together, the aromatic agent may be contained in the third agent Z, may be contained in the first agent X, or may be divided into two or three of the first agent X, the second agent Y, and the third agent Z.

X, X1 to X5... 1st agent, Y, Y1 to Y4... 2nd agent, Z, Z1 to Z4... 3rd agent, 11... container, 12... target liquid, 12-1... viscous material, 12-1'... second viscous material, 12-2... foamy bath agent, 14... stirring rod.

Claims (16)

a first agent that contains sodium polyacrylate and a foaming agent and is capable of producing a viscous substance in which the viscosity of a target liquid is increased by the sodium polyacrylate ;
a second agent that contains a foaming accelerator and is capable of foaming and expanding the viscous material through a reaction between the foaming accelerator and the viscous material to produce a foamed bath agent;
Bath powder making set. The foaming agent is at least one selected from sodium carbonate, sodium hydrogencarbonate, sodium sesquicarbonate, potassium hydrogencarbonate, calcium hydrogencarbonate and ammonium hydrogencarbonate,
The foaming accelerator is at least one selected from citric acid, succinic acid, fumaric acid, malic acid, maleic acid, tartaric acid, and lactic acid.
The bath preparation set according to claim 1. The first agent contains a binder capable of maintaining the state of the viscous substance and the foamy bath agent.
3. The bath preparation set according to claim 1 or 2. The binder is at least one selected from dextrin, sucrose, glucose, maltose, sorbitol, xylitol, and sodium glutamate.
4. The bath preparation set according to claim 3. Further comprising a third agent containing a second thickening agent capable of further increasing the viscosity of the viscous material produced using the first agent,
The bath preparation set according to any one of claims 1 to 4. The second thickening agent is at least one selected from sodium polyacrylate, agarose, gelatin, cellulose, carboxyvinyl polymer, starch, glycogen, pectin, carrageenan, and xanthan gum.
6. The bath preparation set according to claim 5. The third agent contains a second foaming agent,
7. The bath preparation set according to claim 5 or 6. The second foaming agent is at least one selected from sodium carbonate, sodium hydrogen carbonate, sodium sesquicarbonate, potassium hydrogen carbonate, calcium hydrogen carbonate, and ammonium hydrogen carbonate.
The bath preparation set according to claim 7. wherein said third agent comprises a second binder;
The bath preparation set according to any one of claims 5 to 8. The second binder is at least one selected from dextrin, sucrose, glucose, maltose, sorbitol, xylitol and sodium glutamate.
The bath preparation set according to claim 9. At least one of the first agent and the second agent contains a warm bath effect agent,
The bath preparation set according to any one of claims 1 to 4. The warm bath effect agent is at least one selected from sodium sulfate, magnesium sulfate, sodium carbonate, sodium hydrogen carbonate, calcium carbonate, and sodium chloride.
12. The bath preparation set according to claim 11. At least one of the first agent and the second agent contains a coloring agent,
12. The bath preparation set according to any one of claims 1 to 4 and 11. At least one of the first agent and the second agent comprises a fragrance,
12. The bath preparation set according to any one of claims 1 to 4 and 11. A step of mixing the first agent according to any one of claims 1 to 4, 11, 13 and 14 to the target liquid to produce a viscous material;
A step of mixing the second agent according to any one of claims 1 to 5, 12, and 14 to the viscous material to produce a foamy bath agent,
A method for making a bath salt. A step of mixing the first agent according to any one of claims 5 to 10 with the target liquid to produce a viscous material;
A step of mixing the third agent according to any one of claims 5 to 10 with the viscous material to produce a second viscous material having a higher viscosity than the viscous material;
A step of mixing the second agent according to any one of claims 5 to 10 with the second viscous substance to produce a foamy bath agent,
A method for making a bath salt.